Initiative Support Associate, Consulting

Applications will close August 24, 2026.  If you submit an application after August 24, we will consider your application if we need additional candidates.

Position Reports to: Senior Director, Consulting
Department: Consulting
Location: US-based remote, with a strong preference for candidates within commutable distance to one of NFF’s Offices (Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Oakland, and Los Angeles)
Salary Range: $66,000 - $70,200 

 

About Nonprofit Finance Fund  

Nonprofit Finance Fund® (NFF®) is a nonprofit lender, consultant, and advocate. Since 1980, we’ve helped organizations access the money and resources they need to realize their communities’ aspirations. Alongside others, we’re working to build community wealth and well-being and put affordable housing, essential services, quality jobs, and excellent education within reach of more people. To learn more, visit nff.org. Learn more about our work to achieve our vision through our Theory of Change and Values.  

 

About the Role 

NFF’s Consulting team works with nonprofit organizations, funders, coalitions, networks and other mission-driven partners to support capacity building and financial sustainability. The team partners with nonprofit leaders navigating growth, change, and systemic challenges by providing strategic advice, financial analysis, and capacity-building support. Through customized consulting engagements nationwide, NFF helps organizations strengthen their capacity, sustainability, and impact.  

NFF seeks an Initiative Support Associate to strengthen project execution operational effectiveness and client service delivery within the Consulting Department. The Associate will partner closely with consulting staff to coordinate projects and initiatives, maintain accurate project information, track progress against key milestones, and support the operational processes that underpin high quality consulting engagements. While this role is grounded in project coordination and department operations, the Associate will work across teams to facilitate communication, organize information, support compliance and invoicing requirements, and ensure critical project data and documentation remain current and accessible. The Associate will also assist with the review and analysis of client materials, including financial statements and impact data, helping project teams effectively manage information and advance client engagements.   

NFF has offices in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Oakland, and Los Angeles. This is a US-based remote role, with a strong preference for candidates within commutable distance to one of NFF’s offices. NFF has core business hours where we expect all staff to be available from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm local time, and occasional travel (20%) is required. 

 

What You Will Do 

Essential responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

Project Coordination & Execution Support (40%)  

• Coordinate project logistics and maintain project plans, action item trackers, timelines, deliverables, and other tools that support effective project execution 
• Support client-facing administrative processes, including report timelines, invoicing and billing, tracking re-grant disbursements, and coordinating documentation with internal and external partners 
• Prepare meeting materials, agendas, notes, and follow-up communications  
• Monitor assigned tasks and proactively communicate progress, risks, and support needs  
• Contribute to high quality client deliverables, including PowerPoint presentations, engagement letters, research reports, and workshop/training curriculum    
• Identify opportunities for improvements; recommend policy or process changes as appropriate 

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